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Frederick Steele
American Union Army general (1819–1868) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Frederick Steele, see Frederick Steele (disambiguation).
Frederick Steele (January 14, 1819 – January 12, 1868) was a career military officer in the United States Army, serving in the Mexican-American War, the Yuma War, and as a major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was most noted for retaking much of secessionist Arkansas for the Union cause, escaping the besieged port-city of Camden through successful deception tactics, and defeating Sterling Price and E. Kirby Smith at Jenkins Ferry.
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Born | (1819-01-14)January 14, 1819 Delhi, New York, US |
Died | January 12, 1868(1868-01-12) (aged 48) San Mateo, California, US |
Place of burial | Woodlawn Memorial Park, Colma, California |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1843–1867 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | 8th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment Army of Arkansas |
Battles/wars | Yuma War Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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